Elements
This is a list of operators, functions, symbols and format options that can be inserted into the formula.
Some examples show you the range of operations.
The selection window is divided into two parts. Clicking a symbol at the top of the window displays its subordinate symbols in the lower half of the window.
You can access the same functions in sub-menus through the context menu of the Commands window.
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Choose View - Elements
Unary/Binary Operators
You can choose various unary and binary operators to build your Office Math formula. Unary refers to operators that affect one placeholder. Binary refers to operators that connect two placeholders. The lower area of the Elements pane displays the individual operators. The context menu of the Commands window also contains a list of these operators, as well as additional operators. If you need an operator that is not contained in the Elements pane, use the context menu or type it directly in the Commands window.
Relations
You can choose among various relations to structure your Office Math formula. The relation functions are displayed in the lower part of the Elements pane. The list is also in the context menu of the Commands window. All relations that are not contained in the Elements pane or in the context menu can be typed manually in the Commands window.
Set Operations
Assign different set operators to the characters in your Office Math formula. The individual operators are shown in the lower section of the Elements pane. Call the context menu in the Commands window to see an identical list of the individual functions. Any operators not found in the Elements pane have to be entered directly in the Commands window. You can also directly insert other parts of the formula even if symbols already exist for them.
Functions
Choose a function in the lower part of the Elements pane. These functions are also listed in the context menu of the Commands window. Any functions not contained in the Elements pane need to be typed manually in the Commands window.
Operators
You can choose among various operators to structure your Office Math formula. All available operators appear in the lower part of the Elements pane. They are also listed in the context menu of the Commands window. All operators not contained in the Elements pane or in the context menu must be typed manually in the Commands window.
Attributes
You can choose from various attributes for Office Math formulas. Some attributes are displayed in the lower part of the Elements pane. These attributes are also listed in the context menu of the Commands window. All attributes not contained in the Elements pane or in the context menu must be typed manually in the Commands window.
Brackets
You can choose among various bracket types to structure a Office Math formula. Bracket types are displayed in the lower part of the Elements pane. These brackets are also listed in the context menu of the Commands window. All brackets that are not contained in the Elements pane or in the context menu can be typed manually in the Commands window.
Format
You can choose among various options for formatting a Office Math formula. The format options are displayed in the lower part of the Elements pane. These options are also listed in the context menu of the Commands window.
Other Symbols
Shows miscellaneous mathematical symbols.
Office Math Examples
The following is a list of sample formulae in Office Math.
This reference section contains lists of many operators, functions, symbols and formatting features available in Office Math. Many of the commands displayed can be inserted using the icons in the Elements window or the context menu of the Commands window.